Volunteer at the Business for Peace Summit

Business for Peace is looking for enthusiastic, talented volunteers to be part of the Business for Peace Summit in Oslo. Are you interested in joining us 14-15 May 2019? Send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@businessforpeace.org by 24 March 2019. More information about our volunteer programme is below!

The Business for Peace Foundation seeks to unlock the positive power of business in society and inspire a higher form of capitalism. Our vision is that all business leaders make improving society their purpose. This requires being businessworthy – to create value both for business and society in an ethical and responsible way.

We are now looking to create a team of enthusiastic individuals who believe that with good planning and lots of energy, we can make the Summit a truly excellent experience. We require a commitment of 2-3 days for orientation prior to the Summit, and then another 48 hours of volunteering during the Summit in Oslo.

Find out more about past Summits here and the look back on the 2018 Summit programme here.

Volunteer tasks include:

Guiding and supporting our VIP guests throughout the Summit and Award Ceremony

Guest registration for Summit and Award Ceremony

Working with the Social Media and Communication team

Supporting speakers, guests, and participants with relevant information and other hands-on tasks as required

Necessary Qualifications Include:

Familiarity with Oslo and its facilities (either based in Oslo or have lived here)

Reliable and friendly with a professional and proactive attitude

Good communication skills

Comfortable working both in a group and independently

Enjoy working with people from all walks of life

Have excellent time management skills, both in regards to event attendance and completion of assigned tasks

Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office tools

Quick to adapt to a fast-paced environment

Through volunteering, we offer an opportunity to make a difference and be part of building a global movement for change. Look forward to:

Building new job market skills and strengthening your existing ones

Receiving a written testimonial at the end of the volunteer period

Working with an experienced team of professionals who can provide constructive feedback and career advice

Interaction with leading speakers and thinkers on sustainability

Enjoying a special celebration for our volunteers at the completion of the Summit

Please send an email to bonina@businessforpeace.orgfor further information. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Business for Peace

The vision of the Business for Peace Foundation is that all business leaders have as their purpose to improve society. This requires being ”businessworthy” – in an ethical and responsible way creating value both for business and society.